running-effective-1-1s
Installation
SKILL.md
Running Effective 1:1s
Scope
Covers
- Designing a lightweight 1:1 operating system (purpose, cadence, meeting types, shared docs)
- Running 1:1s as coaching conversations (not just status updates)
- Holding career development conversations (life story → future dreams → action plan)
- Doing basic wellbeing/recovery check-ins (joy/energy) without crossing into therapy/medical advice
- Running skip-levels and special sessions (e.g., post-crisis “make them feel heard” 1:1s)
When to use
- “My 1:1s are turning into status updates—help me redesign them.”
- “Create a 1:1 agenda + shared doc template for me and my direct reports.”
- “I’m a new manager—set up my 1:1 cadence and question bank.”
- “Help me run better career conversations in 1:1s.”
- “Plan a skip-level program and templates.”
When NOT to use
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